ENERGY STAR HOMES

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ENERGY STAR HOMES

• Saving the World
• One House at a Time
• Lee F. Ball Jr.
• Appalachian State University

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WHAT IS ENERGY STAR?

• The national, US government-backed symbol for
  energy efficiency

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ENERGY STAR BACKGROUND

• Launched in 1992 for computers
• Grown to products across 40 categories
• 1995 - new homes
• 1999 - efficient buildings
• 2003 - updated logo
• Sold 1 billion products
• Prevented greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to
  those from 18 million vehicles

After
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ENERGY STAR LABELED HOMES

• Voluntary
• Defines Truly Energy Efficient
• Builder RecognitionGovernment-Backed
  LabelThird-Party Verified

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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTHUnited States
Homes Labeled
Based on reports for Q1 and Q2

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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES GROWTHNorth Carolina
Homes Labeled
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ENERGY STAR FOR HOMES METRICS

• 800,000 Labeled Homes Total
• 20-60 Market Penetration
• gt60 of the top 100 Builders
• gt65 ENERGY STAR Brand recognition

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ENERGY STAR Homes

• To earn the ENERGY STAR label a home must be at
  least 15 more energy efficient than homes built
  to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).
• ENERGY STAR Homes are 2030 more efficient than
  standard homes.
• Tax Credit is 50 efficient more

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Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes

• 1. Effective Insulation Properly installed and
  inspected insulation in floors, walls, and attics
  ensures even temperatures throughout the house,
  reduced energy use, and increased comfort.
• 2. High-Performance Windows Energy-efficient
  windows employ advanced technologies, such as
  protective coatings and improved frames, to help
  keep heat in during winter and out during summer.
  These windows also block damaging ultraviolet
  sunlight that can discolor carpets and
  furnishings.
• 3. Tight Construction and Ducts Sealing holes and
  cracks in the home's "envelope" and in heating
  and cooling duct systems helps reduce drafts,
  moisture, dust, pollen, and noise. A tightly
  sealed home improves comfort and indoor air
  quality while reducing utility and maintenance.

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Features of ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes

• 4. Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment In
  addition to using less energy to operate,
  energy-efficient heating and cooling systems can
  be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve
  the overall comfort of the home.
• 5. Efficient Products ENERGY STAR qualified homes
  may also be equipped with ENERGY STAR qualified
  products lighting fixtures, compact fluorescent
  bulbs, ventilation fans, and appliances, such as
  refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines.
  
• 6. Third-Party Verification With the help of
  independent Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR
  builders choose the most appropriate
  energy-saving features for their homes. Raters
  conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify
  the energy efficiency measures, as well as
  insulation, air tightness, and duct sealing
  details.

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ENERGY STAR Homes

• ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a
  variety of 'tried-and-true' energy-efficient
  features that contribute to improved home quality
  and homeowner comfort, and to lower energy demand
  and reduced air pollution.

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Common locations of air infiltration
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